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Whenever you want to use a restricted library resource, simply click on the link. If you are on campus, you will go directly into the resource. If you are off campus, a Thompson Library login screen will appear; enter your uniqname and LAN password, click “login,” and you should be able to use the resource.

If you have a link to a resource (e.g. an article you emailed yourself from a database) and it doesn't let you in from off campus, you may need to add information to the web address. You can do this with a bookmarklet.

There are some resources and services that don't use the LAN password:

Mirlyn: You can search Mirlyn without logging in; however, some functions (such as permanently saving information) requires your UMICH password.